Super Falcons Squad Unveiled: Ajibade, Oshoala, Nnadozie Lead Nigeria Against Senegal in Crucial Pre-WAFCON Friendlies

Head coach of the Nigeria women’s national team, Justine Madugu, has released a strong 23-player squad for the Super Falcons’ upcoming international friendly matches against Senegal as preparations intensify ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

The squad features several experienced stars including captain Rasheedat Ajibade, veteran striker Asisat Oshoala, and first-choice goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, alongside a blend of returning players and fresh faces.

The two high-profile friendlies are scheduled to take place at the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne-Remo, with the first encounter billed for Friday, June 5, while the second match will be played on Monday, June 8.

Madugu has handed recalls to experienced midfielder Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene, forward Francisca Ordega, and in-form striker Gift Monday, while also offering opportunities to Belarus-based forward Blessing Nkor and Turkey-based midfielder Kafayat Shittu to impress on the international stage.

The squad also includes several standout performers from Europe and the Nigerian Women Football League, including Christy Ucheibe, Shukurat Oladipo, and Rinsola Babajide, all of whom recently celebrated league title successes with their respective clubs.

Nigeria’s preparations against Senegal are expected to provide valuable tactical and fitness assessments ahead of the 2026 WAFCON tournament, where the Super Falcons will be aiming to reclaim continental dominance.

The 10-time African champions have been drawn in Group C alongside Egypt, Zambia, and tournament debutants Malawi. Senegal, meanwhile, will compete in Group A against hosts Morocco, Algeria, and Kenya.

Importantly, the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations will also serve as the qualification pathway for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. The top four teams from the tournament will qualify automatically, while the fifth-placed nation will enter an intercontinental playoff for another chance to reach the Mundial.

Full Super Falcons Squad for Senegal Friendlies

Goalkeepers

• Chiamaka Nnadozie (Brighton & Hove Albion, England)

• Comfort Erhabor (Portsmouth Ladies, England)

• Anderline Mgbechi (Rivers Angels)

Defenders

• Shukurat Oladipo (AS Roma, Italy)

• Rofiat Imuran (London City Lionesses, England)

• Glory Ogbonna (FC Kiryat Gat, Israel)

• Oluwatosin Demehin (Galatasaray Sportive, Turkey)

• Sikiratu Isah (Bnot Netanya, Israel)

• Blessing Ilivieda (Bayelsa Queens)

• Christy Ucheibe (SL Benfica, Portugal)

Midfielders

• Rasheedat Ajibade (Paris Saint-Germain, France)

• Halimatu Ayinde (BK Hacken, Sweden)

• Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene (Ottawa Rapids, Canada)

• Toni Payne (Everton Ladies, England)

• Jennifer Echegini (Paris Saint-Germain, France)

• Kafayat Shittu (Giressunsanayispor, Turkey)

Forwards

• Asisat Oshoala (Al Hilal, Saudi Arabia)

• Gift Monday (Washington Spirit, USA)

• Joy Omewa (Nottingham Forest, England)

• Francisca Ordega (Ittihad Ladies, Saudi Arabia)

• Folashade Ijamilusi (Liaoning Shenyang Shenbei Hefeng, China)

• Omorinsola Babajide (AS Roma, Italy)

• Blessing Nkor (Dynamo Brest, Belarus)

With a blend of experience, youth, and international quality, the Super Falcons will look to make a strong statement against Senegal as they continue preparations for another major continental campaign.

Nigfooty Sports Desk

Nigfooty Sports Desk is the newsroom team of Nigfooty.com, delivering trusted sports news, reports, analysis and updates covering Nigerian football, African football, international football and other sports.

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